# Extreme Massages Live Snakes to Relieve Tension By Howard Wu | Published 2008-07-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-massage-by-snakes References: [ibnlive](http://www.ibnlive.com/news/pics-how-snakes-massage-your-body/top/32878-13.html) Will [snake massages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-design1) be the subject of Samuel L. Jackson’s next movie? This unusual treat is offered in a Northern Israeli spa, owned by Ada Barak. The masseur or masseuse releases [six non-venomous snakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-yu-xing) onto the customer’s back for the duration of the service. The massage is reputed to be therapeutic in it’s ability to relieve [aching muscles and stiff joints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-now-massage). Barak use California and Florida King snakes, corn snakes and milk snakes in her treatments, which has a price tag of 300 shekels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Therapies:** The use of live snakes in massages presents an alternative therapy approach for relieving muscle aches and joint stiffness. - **Nature-based Wellness:** The incorporation of natural elements, such as snakes, in wellness practices offers a unique and immersive experience for relaxation and rejuvenation. - **Unconventional Luxury:** The introduction of snake massages as a high-end spa service adds an unconventional touch to the luxury wellness industry. ### Where This Applies - **Spa and Wellness:** The spa and wellness industry can explore incorporating alternative therapies, like snake massages, to provide unique and innovative experiences for their customers. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can offer snake massages as an exclusive service, attracting tourists and providing them with a one-of-a-kind wellness experience. - **Alternative Medicine:** Snake massages can be considered within the realm of alternative medicine practices, opening up new possibilities for unconventional therapeutic treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scotland-Themed Spa Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-stone-massage.md) - [Snake-Inspired Pizza Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-ring-pizza.md) - [Martini-Themed Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porn-spa-martini-experience.md) - [Personalilzed Robotic Massages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-massages.md) - [Temp-Controlled Back Massagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-back-dragon.md) - [CBD-Infused Hotel Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remede-spa.md) - [Luxury Lymphatic Drainage Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lymphatic-drainage-treatments.md) - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Back-Targeting Massage Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massage-robot.md)